Teledyne FLIR OEM is poised to deliver next-generation infrared sensing for American defense forces, potentially enabling troops to see heat signatures more clearly.
As part of the US Army’s Delivering Unmatched Thermal Capability Hastened (DUTCH) initiative, the Oregon-based firm will be under contract to work on advancing uncooled thermal imaging sensors that are smaller in size and cheaper to make without sacrificing performance.
The initiative aims to make the infrared sensing scalable for high-volume production to support future US defense programs, with the company eyeing to apply the technology to drones, loitering munitions, thermal binoculars, and weapons sights.
It also intends to help the US Army test and demonstrate uncooled thermal imaging technologies for the service’s various modernization programs.
Teledyne FLIR OEM is expected to leverage its expertise in developing high-resolution thermal sensors for defense and drone systems throughout the contract duration.
“Teledyne FLIR OEM is proud to contribute to the US Army’s efforts to accelerate next-generation uncooled thermal performance while strengthening a secure, resilient domestic industrial base,” Teledyne FLIR OEM President Paul Clayton said.
“Our ability to deliver state-of-the-art, NDAA-compliant thermal imaging solutions on time and at scale helps reduce program risk and ensure reliable long-term access for critical defense programs, like Drone Dominance.”
Behind the DUTCH Initiative
The DUTCH initiative answers calls from the US Department of Defense to improve microelectronic supply chains and homegrown manufacturing capacity for mission-critical technologies.
Aside from production and system-level integration, Teledyne FLIR OEM is expected to establish a more secure, low-risk supply base for infrared components that American forces and allied partners can access.
“A trusted, scalable, and resilient domestic supply of high-performance thermal imaging camera modules is vital to US national security,” said George Bobb, Teledyne Technologies CEO and President.
“Across Teledyne, we are committed to moving quickly to develop and deliver the critical defense technologies needed by our war fighters.”
